Okains Bay Sea Kayaking

This isn't the best video quality but it gives you some perspective on the size of Okains Bay.

Looking out over Okains Bay on the walk to Little Okains Bay

Akaroa Harbor - kayaking out toward the heads

There is no place to stretch your legs for quite aways but the views were outstanding, high cliffs, water falls, and blue seas.

Photo credit : David Welch

Sea Kayaking at Gough's Bay on the Banks Peninsula

Great Weather, Great Weekend.

Notice the excellent deployment of the low brace.

Most excellent still photos by David Welch, thanks Dave.

Rolling and Rescue Practice at Cass Bay

Always a good idea to practice those skills early in the season....snow on the hills!

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New Zealand Sea Kayaking with Kids

What to do with the kids in the school holidays..... take them kayaking.  

We had a nice sunny afternoon paddle around Cass Bay.   The kids were taking turns paddling and playing on the beach with their friends.  We even had a good long visit from some Hector's Dolphins on the way over to Corsair Bay. 

And of course we ended with an ice cream at Lyttleton!

Great way to spend the afternoon.  Long Cloud Kayaks Tandem Sea Kayak

The Boreal Design Esperanto is a tandem sea kayak big enough to take the children and all the camping gear you could need or just lots of gear.

The boat is easy to paddle and control even with little help from the front paddler.  With an adult in the front and child in the middle you cruise along easily.

New Zealand Kayaking: Gear Close Up - Peak UK Throw bags

Comparing Peak UK's throw bags http://longcloudkayaks.co.nz/Kayak-safety-gear